This collection contains over 1100 images dating from 1887 to the present and document Spelmans presidents, commencement ceremonies, and campus building and grounds. Also featured are images from Spelmans Department of Drama and Dance from the 1930s to the present. At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.  
Jul 5, 2019

Spelman College Photographs Collection

This collection contains over 1100 images dating from 1887 to the present and document Spelmans presidents, commencement ceremonies, and campus building and grounds. Also featured are images from Spelmans Department of Drama and Dance from the 1930s to the present.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.  
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Portrait of the Stewart family at home. Written on verso: The Stewarts at home. November 24, 1976.
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Stewart Family at Home, November 24, 1976
Date Created
1976-11-24
Description
Portrait of the Stewart family at home. Written on verso: The Stewarts at home. November 24, 1976.
Subject
African American families, Presidents
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of actors on stage. Written on verso: Orpheus Descending, Tennessee Williams, Noivember 15-20, 1976.
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Orpheus Descending, November 1976
Date Created
1976-11
Description
View of actors on stage. Written on verso: Orpheus Descending, Tennessee Williams, Noivember 15-20, 1976.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Theatre and dance, African American arts
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Interior view of chemistry lab and materials in Tapley Hall.
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Tapley Hall Chemistry Lab, November 1976
Date Created
1976-11
Description
Interior view of chemistry lab and materials in Tapley Hall.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of student working in Tapley Hall lab.
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Tapley Hall Chemistry Lab, November 1976
Date Created
1976-11
Description
View of student working in Tapley Hall lab.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Written on verso: Miss Nalini Aiyagari; Dance Artist/Consultant (Indian); October 7, 1976
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Dance Class with Nalini Aiyagari, October 7, 1976
Date Created
1976-10-07
Description
Written on verso: Miss Nalini Aiyagari; Dance Artist/Consultant (Indian); October 7, 1976
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Theatre and dance, African American arts, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of actors on stage. Written on verso: The Gingerbread Lady; Neil Simon; Oct. 11-16 1976.
Spelman College Photographs Collection
The Gingerbread Lady, October 1976
Date Created
1976-10
Description
View of actors on stage. Written on verso: The Gingerbread Lady; Neil Simon; Oct. 11-16 1976.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Theatre and dance, African American arts
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of actors on stage. Written on verso: Summer Theatre 1976; August 12-14, 1976; "Day of Absence", Direcotr- Dr. Fred Hall.
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Day of Absence, August 1976
Date Created
1976-08
Description
View of actors on stage. Written on verso: Summer Theatre 1976; August 12-14, 1976; "Day of Absence", Direcotr- Dr. Fred Hall.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Theatre and dance, African American arts
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of actors on stage.
Spelman College Photographs Collection
The Public Eye, 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
View of actors on stage.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Theatre and dance, African American arts
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of two unidentified women looking at exhibit featured at the opening of the International Room.
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Opening of International Room, 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
View of two unidentified women looking at exhibit featured at the opening of the International Room.
Subject
Portraits and people, Special events, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of actors on stage.
Spelman College Photographs Collection
The Public Eye, 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
View of actors on stage.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Theatre and dance, African American arts
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of 1976 Commencement. Written on verso: Commencement 1976 graduates on the oval at Spelman College.
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Spelman Commencement 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
View of 1976 Commencement. Written on verso: Commencement 1976 graduates on the oval at Spelman College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of students in dance class. Written on verso: Miss Nalini Aiyagari; Indian Dance Artist/Consultant.
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Dance Class with Nalini Aiyagari, circa 1977
Date Created
1975/1980
Description
View of students in dance class. Written on verso: Miss Nalini Aiyagari; Indian Dance Artist/Consultant.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Theatre and dance, African American arts, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of 1975 Commencement. Written on verso: Joint Baccalaureate Commencement - 1975 on the oval at Spelman College.
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Spelman Commencement 1975
Date Created
1975
Description
View of 1975 Commencement. Written on verso: Joint Baccalaureate Commencement - 1975 on the oval at Spelman College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of student on stage.
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Unidentified Student in Drama Production, circa 1978
Date Created
1974/1981
Description
View of student on stage.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Theatre and dance, African American arts
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of actors in production of "Lysistrata". Written on verso: Left to right Pamela Chapman, Renata Cobbs, Isaac Mullins.
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Lysistrata, circa 1978
Date Created
1974/1981
Description
View of actors in production of "Lysistrata". Written on verso: Left to right Pamela Chapman, Renata Cobbs, Isaac Mullins.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Theatre and dance, African American arts
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Written on verso: Mical Billurs (sound) and Joe Stevens (light & setting).
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Amen Corner, October 1974
Date Created
1974-10
Description
Written on verso: Mical Billurs (sound) and Joe Stevens (light & setting).
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Theatre and dance, African American arts
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of actors on stage.
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Amen Corner, October 1974
Date Created
1974-10
Description
View of actors on stage.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Theatre and dance, African American arts
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
View of actor and audience.
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Amen Corner, October 1974
Date Created
1974-10
Description
View of actor and audience.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, Theatre and dance, African American arts
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Group portrait in the home of Dr. Albert E. Manley. Written on recto: April 1974. In the home of Dr. and Mrs. Manley; from l to r - Dr. Manley, Congressman and Mrs. Andrew Young, Dr. and Mrs. Henry Kissenger, and Mrs. Manley.
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Group photo in the Home of Dr. Albert E. Manley, April 1974
Date Created
1974-04
Description
Group portrait in the home of Dr. Albert E. Manley. Written on recto: April 1974. In the home of Dr. and Mrs. Manley; from l to r - Dr. Manley, Congressman and Mrs. Andrew Young, Dr. and Mrs. Henry Kissenger, and Mrs. Manley.
Subject
Presidents, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Exterior view of Helen Tucker Albro Guest House.
Spelman College Photographs Collection
Helen Tucker Albro Guest House, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
Exterior view of Helen Tucker Albro Guest House.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Spelman College Photographs Collection